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Riots begin in France after the death of a teenager, 20 people are detained

11/26/2023, 7:16:25 AM

Highlights: Riots broke out in the city of Romans-sur-Isère after the death of a man. 20 people have been detained, three have been injured, according to the radio station France Bleu. In October, French President Macron said there were security problems throughout France. The protesters were allegedly demanding justice for the deceased man, who was killed in a knife attack on the night of November 19. The incident occurred in the area known as the Monet quarter of the city, which is located in the south of France.

In the south of France, riots broke out in the city of Romans-sur-Isère after the death of a teenager as a result of a stabbing during the holiday, so far law enforcement officers have detained 20 people.


This is reported by the radio station France Bleu.

According to the BFMTV channel, on the night of November 19, a teenager died in a knife attack in the commune of Crépal.

"Far-right activists ... It is estimated that between 50 and 100 people... took to the streets of the Monet quarter in the city of Roman-sur-Isère," the radio station said in a statement.

It is noted that out of 20 detainees, three were injured.

The protesters were allegedly demanding justice for the deceased teenager.

In October, French President Emmanuel Macron said there were security problems throughout France.